Senior Technical SecurityConsultant-H&PS
Location Flexible: UK Accenture Offices (With Client Travel)
Career Level:Manager/Associate Manager
Salary: Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)
Please Note:Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. This role also requires full British Nationality at point of application.
Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement
As a team:
You’llwork on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. Do you want to work in an environment where you will be part of a thriving team working on the most complex security challenges in the UK health, public sector, Defence and Central Government.
You’lllearn,growand advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.
Ifyou’relooking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team,you'llbe working withcutting-edgetechnologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a seniorSecurityArchitectand technical authority across a portfolio of projects and services.
- Lead security architecture reviews andprovideexpert guidance on secure design principles.
- Assess and advise on cloud, network,infrastructureand application security controls.
- Review complex technical solutions and ensure they align with security, regulatory and business requirements.
- Conduct and support threat modelling, riskassessmentsand vulnerability assessments.
- Provide technical oversight and recommendations for security testing and penetration testing activities.
- Support vulnerability management activities, helping teams prioritise and remediate security risks.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers,testersand assurance teams to deliver secure solutions.
- Act as an escalation point for complex technical security challenges.
- Coach and mentor security practitioners, helping to improve the quality and consistency oftechnical security outputs.
- Promote security best practice and contribute to the development of technical standards across the security community.
- Engage with both senior stakeholders and technical delivery teams to communicate security risks and recommendations effectively.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Significant experiencein one or more of the following areas:
- Security Architecture
- Security Engineering
- Cloud Security
- Network Security
- Application Security
- Penetration Testing
- Strong understanding of modern cyber threats, attacktechniquesand security risks.
- Experience applying secure-by-design principles across enterprise environments.
- Strong knowledge of cloud,infrastructureand enterprise security technologies.
- Ability to translate complex technical security concepts into clear business-focused recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience reviewing security designs, riskassessmentsand security testing outputs.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Red Teaming and adversary simulation
- DevSecOps
- Secure software development and secure coding practices
- Advanced penetration testing and technical security assessments
- Experience working within large, complex enterprise environments.
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP
- CCSP
- SABSA
- TOGAF
- OSCP / OSWP
- CRTO / CRTE
- GXPN
- CREST CRT / CCT
- Microsoft Azure Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- AWS Security Specialty
- Other recognised security industry certifications
What’sin it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25-30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility arerequiredto deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
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Senior Technical Security Consultant - H&PS employer: Accenture PLC
Accenture is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging innovation and collaboration among its teams. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to extensive training and development opportunities, allowing you to advance your career in the rapidly evolving fields of Data and AI. Located in the UK, Accenture offers a vibrant environment where you can engage with diverse clients and projects, making a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive workplace.
